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I CAN FEEL LOVE AGAIN

Posted on April 25, 2010 by Judy

It became clear to me that my grief regarding Cheryl had finally surfaced for me to explore. There was so much grief coming up and out of me. The newfound energy is the release of that pain. I had no idea how much energy was required to hold all of that pain inside! Continue reading →

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THE PLACE INSIDE MY HEART

Posted on April 25, 2010 by Judy

You’ve created such beautiful children Cheryl, and it’s amazing to think that your oldest daughter is at the age when we met! I’m not sure that I know what more to write. I read your website daily and there are so many heartfelt tributes to you. All of them are true. You are the epitome of courage and grace. Our time together was so much fun, because you always lived life with such enthusiasm and excitement. Continue reading →

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I’LL NEVER FIND ANOTHER YOU

Posted on April 24, 2010 by Judy

My insight about my friendship was that it was a path I traveled on to maturity. Just like romantic love, I went from a fantasized notion about a relationship to a real one. This one ended with death, however, I can celebrate everything that I learned from the experience. When we progress from fantasy love to adult love, we become so much deeper. I know I am flawed and human. Cheryl was also an “imperfect human,” and I love her deeply as I remember her. She may be dead, but she is inside my heart and in my songs. Continue reading →

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MY LYRICS SOAR, WHILE MY HEART EXPLODES

Posted on April 23, 2010 by Judy

As I was singing last night, the joy of accessing my “heart’s pipeline” was sensational.
Writing therapy is “typing at a snail’s pace,” whereas with singing, my lyrics soar while my heart explodes!
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